Magill forceps forceps used to introduce an endotracheal tube into the trachea during nasotracheal intubation.

obstetric forceps forceps for extracting the fetal head from the maternal passages.

Obstetric forceps and their application. From McKinney et al., 2000.

rongeur forceps a forceps designed for use in cutting bone.

thumb forceps a forceps with serrated blades and with or without teeth.

tissue forceps a forceps without teeth or with one or more small teeth at the end of each blade, designed for handling tissues with minimal trauma during surgery.

for·ceps

, pl.

forceps

,

forcepses

(fōr'seps), The singular form of this word is forceps, not forcep.

1. An instrument to grasp a structure, for compression or traction. Compare: clamp.

2. Bands of white fibers in the brain, major forceps, and minor forceps.

[L. a pair of tongs]

forceps

/for·ceps/ (fōr´seps) [L.]

1. a two-bladed instrument with a handle for compressing or grasping tissues in surgical operations, and for handling sterile dressings, etc.

2. any forcipate organ or part.

alligator forceps strong toothed forceps having a double clamp.

artery forceps one for grasping and compressing an artery.

axis-traction forceps specially jointed obstetrical forceps so made that traction can be applied in the line of the pelvic axis.

bayonet forceps a forceps whose blades are offset from the axis of the handle.

Chamberlen forceps the original form of obstetrical forceps.

clamp forceps a forceps-like clamp with an automatic lock, for compressing arteries, etc.

dental forceps one for the extraction of teeth.

dressing forceps one with scissor-like handles for grasping lint, drainage tubes, etc., used in dressing wounds.

fixation forceps one for holding a part steady during operation.

Kocher forceps a strong forceps for holding tissues during operation or for compressing bleeding tissue.

Levret's forceps an obstetrical forceps curved to correspond with the curve of the parturient canal.

Löwenberg's forceps one for removing adenoid growth.

forceps ma´jor the terminal fibers of the corpus callosum that pass from the splenium into the occipital lobes.

forceps mi´nor the terminal fibers of the corpus callosum that pass from the genu to the frontal lobes.

mouse-tooth forceps one with one or more fine teeth at the tip of each blade.

obstetrical forceps one for extracting the fetal head from the maternal passages.

Péan forceps a clamp for hemostasis.

rongeur forceps one for use in cutting bone.

sequestrum forceps one with small but strong serrated jaws for removing pieces of bone forming a sequestrum.

speculum forceps a long, slender forceps for use through a speculum.

tenaculum forceps one having a sharp hook at the end of each jaw.

torsion forceps one for making torsion on an artery to arrest hemorrhage.

volsella forceps , vulsellum forceps one with teeth for grasping and applying traction.

Willett forceps a vulsellum for applying scalp traction to control hemorrhage in placenta previa.

forceps

(fôr′səps, -sĕps)

n.pl.forceps

1. An instrument resembling a pair of pincers or tongs, used for grasping, manipulating, or extracting, especially such an instrument used by a surgeon.

2. A pincerlike pair of movable appendages at the posterior end of the abdomen in certain insects, such as earwigs.

forceps

pl. forceps

Etymology: L, pair of tongs

a pair of any of a large variety and number of surgical instruments, all of which have two handles or sides, each attached to a dull blade. The handles may be joined at one end, such as a pair of tweezers, or the two sides may be separate to be drawn together in use, such as obstetric forceps. Forceps are used to grasp, handle, compress, pull, or join tissue, equipment, or supplies. See also thumb forceps, specific forceps.

for·ceps

(fōr'seps)

1. An instrument for seizing a structure and making compression or traction. Compare: clamp

2. [TA] Bands of white fibers in the brain, major forceps and minor forceps.

forceps

Surgical instruments made in a wide variety of sizes and designs for different purposes, but all having opposing blades or surfaces, that are smooth, serrated or toothed, and that can be pressed together. Forceps are used to grasp or compress tissue, to extract objects, or to hold needles, swabs, LIGATURES or other medical items.

for·ceps

(fōr'seps)

An instrument to grasp a structure, for compression or traction.

forceps

(for´seps), n1. a colloquial term for an instrument used for grasping or applying force to teeth, tissues, or other objects, such as when they are extracted. 2. an instrument used for grasping and holding tissues or specific structures.

forceps, bone,

n the force used for grasping or cutting bone.

forceps, chalazion,

n a thumb forceps with a flattened plate at the end of one arm and a matching ring on the other. Originally used for isolation of eyelid tumors. It is useful for isolation of lip and cheek lesions, such as a mucocele, to facilitate removal.

forceps, dental extracting,

n forceps used for grasping teeth.

forceps, hemostatic,

n an instrument for grasping blood vessels to control hemorrhage.

forceps, insertion,

n See forceps, point.

forceps, lock,

n See forceps, point.

forceps, Magill,

n.pr a tongs-shaped tool used to remove objects from the oral cavity.

forceps, mosquito,

n a small hemostatic forceps.

forceps, point (lock forceps, insertion forceps),

n a device used in filling root canals that securely holds the filling cones during their placement.

forceps, rubber dam clamp,

n forceps whose beaks are designed to engage holes in the rubber dam retainer to facilitate its placement, adjustment, or removal.

spring clips with middle crossover and spring at end. Inward curving, sharp pointed tips. Used to fix drapes to tissue with minimal trauma. Also usable as light tissue forceps or rib approximators in small animals.

transfer forceps

a sterile grasping instrument, used to move surgical instruments, blades, needles and suture material to the instrument table at surgery.

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